Newcastle University

Sustainability

Applied Hydrogeology MSc; PGDip (Residential and Flexible Learning)

MSc: 12 months full time (residential); up to 48 months part time; 36–72 months flexible learning

PGDip: 9 months full time (residential); up to 48 months part time; 36–72 months flexible learning

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000 (MSc) part time *
International: full time £14,320 (MSc) part time fees

*Please note that the part-time fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis, and include an annual administration fee.

For fee details for the PGDip and flexible learning routes please contact the School.

Aims

This programme provides graduates from a range of scientific and engineering disciplines with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the nature, occurrence, characterisation and management of groundwater. It also provides theoretical and practical quantitative training relevant to the needs of the water and environmental engineering industries.

Programme Description

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng / BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.  See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. The programme is also accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).  See www.ciwem.org and www.rics.org respectively for further information.

For the MSc you complete compulsory modules (90 credits) and optional modules (10 credits), followed by a research project written up as a dissertation (80 credits). For the Diploma you take similar compulsory modules (80 credits) and complete a 40-credit dissertation.  The compulsory modules may include: quantitative methods for engineering; groundwater modelling; groundwater assessment; aqueous geochemistry; hydrosystems processes and management; climate change – earth system, future scenarios and threats; borehole design, construction and operation; and integrated river basin management.  Optional modules may include: contaminated land; groundwater contamination and remediation.  Assessment is by formal written examination, coursework, a dissertation (often in collaboration with industry) and a poster presentation.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or higher in engineering (any branch), environmental science, physics, geography, mathematics, chemistry, geology or a similar subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Academic Secretary (Water Resources Engineering)
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6402
Email: ceg.water@ncl.ac.uk